Traverse Northern Michigan, September 2023

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Up North. PEOPLE | NATURE | ARTS | NOSTALGIA | BUZZ | WISDOM | CURIOSITIES

THE CO-OP THAT COULD by LYNDA TWARDOWSKI WHEATLEY

photo courtesy of Oryana

How a whole lotta heart (and a little bit of hacky sack) created a hub for healthy foods.

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o look at oryana community co-op today is to witness an astonishingly well-oiled (ethically sourced, cold-pressed, whole kernel, certified-organic extra-virgin coconut) machine. Which might be more than can be said about most of us turning 50 this year.

Oryana on Front Street 1978.

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